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Faïence curls
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1–2
2960–2649 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Faïence
Dimensions
Mount: 28 x 18 cm (11 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1832a-v
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
Description22 cylindrical braided curls from a composite statue. Dark to pale blue glaze. Several chipped ends one broken and repaired, accrctions and dirt.
ProvenanceFrom Hierakonpolis. 1898: Excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account, given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)